Fujifilm F660EXR vs Fujifilm S8500

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 12 months before the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the Fujifilm S8500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Fujifilm S8500 is 91 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.